Recent content by Caden

The backhoes does go on 3 point arms, yes, but I think the tractor should have a subframe running from front to back to keep from damaging something on the rear housing or transmission. It's too much weight/ force hanging too far off the rear of the tractor with no extra rigidity. That's my 2...

Check this forum: https://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/threads/now-i-need-a-hd-top-link-bracket.46855/ Do you have the subframe for a backhoe? For my B7100, I could technically run a backhoe only on top link bracket and 3ph, but it needs the subframe to safely do any real work. Not...

I have no personal experience with a G2160, but his thread may be of benefit to you: https://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/threads/how-to-freewheel-and-possible-differential-lock.54795/ Even with the hydro engaged, I would think that you could maneuver it on to the trailer via a straight...

Personally I'd go with a regular one piece gasket and probably put a very light coat of RTV on both sides of it. If you cannot find a gasket, then you could use RTV, - but you after applying, make sure you only very lightly tighten the cover for the first, say, couple hours. That way, you...

This may or may not still be relevant, but - As far as I know, on the B7100, the hydrostatic models (HST & HSE) are several inches longer (6 maybe?) than the one with manual transmissions (D). If the blade originally was fitted one or the other, that may be causing your misalignment issues...

I agree that there is no great way to use them, but it is possible. On my B7100 HSE, I mostly use the independent brakes to help when I loose traction on one tire (apply that brake slightly; transfers power to other wheel). Because this is an somewhat infrequent occurrence, I usually just reach...

3. I have turf tires on my B7100...